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TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER SENIOR

Bridge Inspection Section Leader

Job Location:

Address: BRIDGE OPERATIONS
205 S 17th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Anticipated Salary: $99,000.00 

Grade: 27

Closing Date: 01/30/2025

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Bridge Preservation Manager, manages and directs the work activities of a bridge inspection section. Oversees the inspection schedule and quality control and assurance processes of the inspection section. 

Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. Leaders are accountable, transparent, and communicative as they foster an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

Plans the functional activities of Bridge Inspection Section staff by creating inspection teams, assigning work to and preparing schedules for achievement of work objectives. Establishes measurements of product quality. Administers all personnel activities of the section, such as evaluations, coaching, time sheets, leave applications, and hiring.

Manages the inspection program's budget and assigns consultant inspection tasks as the on-call consultant project manager. Performs review of staff and consultant assignments and reporting and provides feedback to address issues with meeting inspection activities and objectives. Serves as the Tunnel Program Manager.

Reviews and oversees the development and maintenance of bridge and tunnel inspection guidelines and initiates changes when needed. Ensures uniform compliance and use of the guidelines between the staff and consultants. Serves as the quality assurance manager as part of the bridge and tunnel inspection quality program.

Provides guidance and direction regarding inspection requirements per the National Bridge and Tunnel Inspection Standards. Implements and maintains up-to-date knowledge of technical issues and inspection specifications and manuals. Establishes and coordinates training needs for staff in technical, professional and personal areas.

Attends staff meeting of the State Bridge Engineer and Preservation Service area staff meetings. Participates in problem solving and decision making for the Group. Participates in development and implementation of group measurements. Drive a state vehicle in the course of State business.

Meets with representatives of FHWA, consultants, other government and private sector representatives to discuss bridge and tunnel inspection issues. Disseminates highly technical information and keeps abreast of technical developments.

Attends professional seminars and conferences. Assists Testifies in court or formal hearings as an expert witness in bridge and tunnel inspection.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:
- Advance technical knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil and Structural Engineering as applied to the analysis and design of highway bridges and appurtenant structures
- National Bridge and Tunnel Inspection Specifications.
- AASHTO and FHWA Bridge Inspection Manuals.
- Safety practices, methods, procedures and techniques utilized in management of assigned resources
- Federal and State statutes and regulations and agency standards, policies, procedures pertaining to area of assignment.

Skill:
- Organizational theories and practices to provide leadership, motivation and vision to all Section employees
- Organizing, planning and leading a staff of highly skilled professional and technical workers
- Developing and implementing policies and procedures with effective verbal and written communications that encompass a broad spectrum of administrative and interpersonal relations and responsibilities including analytic and interpretative.

Ability:
- Communicate clearly and concisely with a range of professional and governmental representatives and the public
- Represent the Department in a positive manner by establishing trust and positive perceptions through use of extensive knowledge of the Department it's functions, activities, policies and objectives
- Analyze and evaluate a wide variety of engineering data
- Develop and implement appropriate standards, procedures, and priorities for work assignments
- Ability to use Google Workspace.
- Ability to coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles.

Selective Preference(s):

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering
A minimum of 2 years experience as a Senior Bridge Engineer (Transportation Engineer 1).

Pre-Employment Requirements:

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

Registered Professional Engineer (Civil) in the State of Arizona or eligible for reciprocity.

Certified Bridge Inspector for the Safety Inspection of In-Service Highway Bridges.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-7279.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 2. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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